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Vata's exercise and diet
According to Ayurveda, "Vata" is "wind", which is also translated as "biogas and liquid". It means "push, push things". "Vata Dosha" is the driving force behind the two kinds of "Dosha". Without it, they are "lame" and can't move. It controls the balance and adaptation of feeling and spirit, and promotes the adaptability and inclusiveness of spirit.

The method of balancing "Vata".

Because the main characteristics of "Vata" are dryness, coldness, lightness, urgency and agitation, the principle of "resisting Vata" (balancing Vata) is nourishing, warming, moistening, leveling and stabilizing. People with "Vata" constitution should actively cultivate their patience, peace, firmness and regular work and rest.

1 diet

People with "Vata" constitution need a nutritious diet that is easy to digest and absorb, and eat less and more meals. Choose more salty, sour and sweet foods, and try to avoid bitterness, astringency and spicy. You should ensure adequate water intake, choose warm, sticky and juicy food, and avoid cold and cold food such as ice water and frozen food. Avoid irritating drinks, such as coffee and carbonated drinks, which are helpful to the digestion and absorption of food.

2

Oil massage

Essential oil massage is very suitable for "Vata" type people. Generally speaking, warm base oils are used, such as sesame oil and almond oil. The best massage positions are feet, top of head, back and lower abdomen. The oiling massage for "Vata" should be warm, moist, nourishing, warm and relaxed, and should not cause discomfort and pain.

For "Vata" people, the most suitable essential oils are sandalwood, camphor, wintergreen oil, cinnamon and musk. These essential oils are also very effective as incense.

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Yoga practice

"Vata" people need to gently practice some simple and calm yoga poses, such as sitting posture, supine posture, backward posture, inverted posture and so on.

In yoga asana practice, "Vata" type people are more suitable for practicing slow-paced yoga schools, such as traditional hatha yoga.

Deep breathing exercises are beneficial. Breathing control method, successful breathing control method and wind sound breathing control method suitable for practicing meridians.

4 chanting and meditation

Chanting mandala calms people and eliminates fear. Such as "AUM", "Ram" and "Fake" all have special effects.

Through meditation, "Vata" type people can enter deep relaxation, cultivate a correct and positive attitude, and abandon anxiety, fear, anxiety, negativity and self-confidence.